Political rematch brewing for Mayor in Carolina Beach

Former mayor Bob Lewis (left) has filed to run against the man who unseated him in 2013, current Mayor Dan Wilcox. (Source: WECT)

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) -

It appears there will be a political rematch in Carolina Beach in 2015.

Former Mayor Bob Lewis has filed to run for the seat, after losing a close race to the current Mayor Dan Wilcox in 2013. Wilcox won by seven votes, 748-741, after Lewis requested a recount in their 2013 showdown.

Lewis served one year as mayor after being appointed to fill the remainder of Ray Rothrock’s term in 2012. Lewis had served three years on town council prior to that appointment.

“A lot of residents have told me they are unhappy with the current administration, and they’ve asked me to run,” Lewis said. “We think we have a good chance at winning.”

As of Thursday afternoon, Lewis and Wilcox are the only two candidates who have filed for the mayoral race.

“I think competition is always good for the citizens,” Wilcox said when asked about Lewis entering the race. “I will run on my accomplishments and my merits, stick to the facts, and see where it goes.”

Filing period for the 2015 municipal elections ends July 17 at noon. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Candidates in most 2018 elections have until Noon on Wednesday to file.

A pair of incumbent District Attorneys and one incumbent Sheriff will be unopposed as they seek new terms in the 2018 elections. The filing deadline passed at Noon on Wednesday, bringing a flurry of new candidates into races for local and state elected offices. Incumbent Sheriff Ed McMahon of New Hanover County. along with District Attorneys Ben David (5th Judicial District) and Jon David (13th Judicial District) did not receive any challengers during the filing period.

A pair of incumbent District Attorneys and one incumbent Sheriff will be unopposed as they seek new terms in the 2018 elections. The filing deadline passed at Noon on Wednesday, bringing a flurry of new candidates into races for local and state elected offices. Incumbent Sheriff Ed McMahon of New Hanover County. along with District Attorneys Ben David (5th Judicial District) and Jon David (13th Judicial District) did not receive any challengers during the filing period.

The filing period is underway for candidates wanting to run in 2018 General Elections across North Carolina. Voters will be electing candidates in several offices, including county commissioners, school board members, district attorneys, sheriffs and members of the state house and senate. All legislative seats are up for election in 2018, along with two congressional seats.

The filing period is underway for candidates wanting to run in 2018 General Elections across North Carolina. Voters will be electing candidates in several offices, including county commissioners, school board members, district attorneys, sheriffs and members of the state house and senate. All legislative seats are up for election in 2018, along with two congressional seats.

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